While previous recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission on campaign finance remain valid,²⁶ it should be noted that most of the relevant provisions seem to have been drafted with parliamentary elections in mind and are, therefore, not well adapted to local elections. In particular, the provision of the Code (Article 87) that foresees the allocation of funds for the elections only to parliamentary parties is contrary to good practice,²⁷ by leading to unequal and even unfair treatment without a proportional legitimate aim. This would seem to protect the political establishment and not stimulate political pluralism. Moreover, the application of such a provision in the context of local elections is highly questionable. If the aim were to provide public funding to parties that already enjoy a minimum support among the electorate, it should equally apply to parties having elected mayors or holding seats in the municipal council.